Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**special-K** · 03-05-2012, 11:07 AM

After WWII the custom cars scene grew to it's peak in the early '60s when performance took over. From out of hot rods built built for performance came style,which evolved along with the styling of factory cars from fat fender post war cars to turnpike cruisers of the late '50s-early '60s. I grew up with this stuff and have a small collection of pictures to share...

**special-K** · 03-05-2012, 11:11 AM

From mild to wild,these cars were true craftsmanship on wheels...

**special-K** · 03-05-2012, 11:14 AM

Hirohata Merc:

**special-K** · 03-05-2012, 11:19 AM

Imagine that,a custom 49-51 Merc:

**special-K** · 03-05-2012, 11:23 AM

49-51 Fords were more my preference. Love that Club Coupe!

**special-K** · 03-05-2012, 11:27 AM

That's why I have more...

**special-K** · 03-05-2012, 11:32 AM

More Fords and one more Merc:

CG · 03-06-2012, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

More Fords and one more Merc:

Oh the humanity ... that first pic is a 54 Chev and you called it a Ford *sniff*

**special-K** · 03-06-2012, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by CG

Oh the humanity ... that first pic is a 54 Chev and you called it a Ford *sniff*

Yeah,I saw that. I'm more lazy than ignorant (not that it isn't both) and didn't feel like fixing it.I have a hard time seeing what's what,especially with customs,in the thumbnails. I figured it would be you* (

) who would say something,too!

* being as old as you are and all...

Ron,I hoped you could enjoy the jaunt down memory lane. So,were you a greaser?

Livrat,I figured you might have had some experience with one or two. I remember a lot of old relic customs in garages by the '60s. It always amazed me how a show car could end up so rough so fast. Often a guy would go to redo one,then lost interest.

Deland,I know that combo. A gal I knew when I was in Cali in the mid-70s drove a '56 Merc those colors. It was the version like the Crown Victoria with plexiglass 1/2 top. Talk about rot...my dad drove a '49 Ford Woody once I came along making it three kids. He drove that till one day these people were passing him waving and pointing down. He stuck his head out and looked down and back to see my oldest sister looking back and waving. The wood had rotted to where she could stick her head out and she was waving to people driving by!!

C/10 King · 03-08-2012, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by CG

Oh the humanity ... that first pic is a 54 Chev and you called it a Ford *sniff*

Tim, I caught that slip too, have you ever seen my 54' and do you recognize the 2 famous customizers in the photo's?

**special-K** · 03-09-2012, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by C/10 King

Tim, I caught that slip too, have you ever seen my 54' and do you recognize the 2 famous customizers in the photo's?

Oh yeah,you're '54 Belair hardtop.That is slick! I recognize the first flow but am afraid I can't recall his name. I recognize that other guy from TV. I think he was on my favorite soap opera. Old school rules!!!

C/10 King · 03-09-2012, 01:13 PM

The first guy is Gene Winfield and the second Justin Bebier err I mean Chip Foose.

Both awesome down to earth men.

**special-K** · 03-05-2012, 11:36 AM

I grew up loving those '49 Ford Club Coupes,but I sure do dig the Chevys and other GMs. I don't remember seeing those as much as lead sleds,but that's what I'd like to have

**special-K** · 03-05-2012, 11:36 AM

Ohhh yeah...

boatpuller · 03-05-2012, 11:42 AM

i had a 50 chevy 2 door torpedo back with skirts in the early eighties.had a 216 with three on the tree...i wished i never sold it theres a couple of them in your pics the maroon one and a flat the flat black.your thread brought back some memories.thanks

**special-K** · 03-05-2012, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by boatpuller

i had a 50 chevy 2 door torpedo back with skirts in the early eighties.had a 216 with three on the tree...i wished i never sold it theres a couple of them in your pics the maroon one and a flat the flat black.your thread brought back some memories.thanks

Those are cool cars.I a;ways thought that was a cool name,too. Talk about post-war era,that just screams it. My dad had a '49 Buick Torpedo Back in black when I was born.

**special-K** · 03-05-2012, 11:46 AM

Way cool Daddy-O

**special-K** · 03-05-2012, 11:49 AM

These cats are solid gone...

hopped up · 03-05-2012, 11:50 AM

i love early customs! westergard ,bertolucci, ayalas, valley customs and sam barris. beautiful cars
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**special-K** · 03-05-2012, 11:57 AM

Trucks were makin' the scene,too

**special-K** · 03-05-2012, 12:03 PM

El Caminos...even home made versions:

**special-K** · 03-05-2012, 12:08 PM

Later into the '50s...

**special-K** · 03-05-2012, 12:11 PM

And '60s...

**special-K** · 03-05-2012, 12:14 PM

Mostly '50s:

big_al_71 · 03-05-2012, 12:17 PM

I wish I would of lived during the 50's

03-05-2012, 11:07 AM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs After WWII the custom cars scene grew to it's peak in the early '60s when performance took over. From out of hot rods built built for performance came style,which evolved along with the styling of factory cars from fat fender post war cars to turnpike cruisers of the late '50s-early '60s. I grew up with this stuff and have a small collection of pictures to share... Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-05-2012, 11:11 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs From mild to wild,these cars were true craftsmanship on wheels... Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-05-2012, 11:14 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs Hirohata Merc: Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-05-2012, 11:19 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs Imagine that,a custom 49-51 Merc: Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-05-2012, 11:23 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs 49-51 Fords were more my preference. Love that Club Coupe! Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-05-2012, 11:27 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs That's why I have more... Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-05-2012, 11:32 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs More Fords and one more Merc: Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-09-2012, 01:13 PM	#12
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs The first guy is Gene Winfield and the second Justin Bebier err I mean Chip Foose. Both awesome down to earth men. __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

03-05-2012, 11:36 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs I grew up loving those '49 Ford Club Coupes,but I sure do dig the Chevys and other GMs. I don't remember seeing those as much as lead sleds,but that's what I'd like to have Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-05-2012, 11:42 AM	#15
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs i had a 50 chevy 2 door torpedo back with skirts in the early eighties.had a 216 with three on the tree...i wished i never sold it theres a couple of them in your pics the maroon one and a flat the flat black.your thread brought back some memories.thanks __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

03-05-2012, 11:46 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs Way cool Daddy-O Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-05-2012, 11:49 AM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs These cats are solid gone... Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-05-2012, 11:50 AM	#19
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs i love early customs! westergard ,bertolucci, ayalas, valley customs and sam barris. beautiful cars Posted via Mobile Device

03-05-2012, 11:57 AM	#20
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs Trucks were makin' the scene,too Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-05-2012, 12:03 PM	#21
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs El Caminos...even home made versions: Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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03-05-2012, 12:08 PM	#22
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs Later into the '50s... Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-05-2012, 12:11 PM	#23
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs And '60s... Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-05-2012, 12:14 PM	#24
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs Mostly '50s: Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-05-2012, 12:17 PM	#25
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs I wish I would of lived during the 50's __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

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